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Jean Pickren Harrison, 90, of St. Marys passed away Friday, August 24, 2018 at her residence with her family by her side.

Born September 20, 1927 in Folkston, GA, she was the daughter of the late Verne J. Pickren and Marion Mills Evans. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Harrison, and siblings, Marion Pickren Bell and S.L. Pickren.

Mrs. Harrison had been a resident of Camden County since 1950. She was a member of St. Marys United Methodist Church since 1950 and was very active in the church choir. She and her husband Kenneth established the Camden County Tribune in April 1950, and she was a member of the Junior Woman’s Club and Daughters of the American Revolution.

The family expresses their gratitude to the wonderful caregivers, Betty Nettles, Joyce Peeples, Loren Hamilton, Spencer and Robin Grayson.

Funeral services were held at the graveside at Oak Grove Cemetery Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Roy White Officiating.

Mrs. Sikes was born November 3, 1938 in Moultrie, Georgia, and was the daughter of the late William and Thelma Flowers Scott.

Mrs. Sikes had been a resident of Camden County since 1974. She was a Professor of Nursing, teaching throughout the Georgia University System, and was a National Evangelist with the Church of God. She was a member of the Lighthouse Church of God.

Mrs. Sikes was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Funeral services will be held Monday, August 27, 2018 at the Lighthouse Church of God with Bishop Daniel Hampton officiating. Burial to follow at Lawnwood Cemetery in Kingsland.

Born August 27, 1937 in Lafayette, Georgia, he was the son of the late Charlie and Lillie White Parker. in addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by three sisters and a brother.

Mr. Parker had been a resident of Camden County since 1979 and enjoyed attending Browntown Baptist Church. He was retired from the United States Navy with 30 years of service, and served his country honorably during the Vietnam Era. Following his retirement he was employed at Kingsbay Naval Base with Civil service for 5 years. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, boating and wood crafting.

Funeral services will be held Monday, August 27, 2018 at Allison Memorial Chapel at 11:00 am with Pastor Mark A. Patterson officiating. The family received friends at the funeral home one hour prior to services. Burial followed at 2:30 pm at the Jacksonville National Cemetery with full Military Honors.

Survivors include his loving wife of 63 years, Odean “Merle” Parker of Kingsland; three children, Diane Patterson (Mark) of Kingsland, Debbie Carver, and Ron Parker (Chantelle) all of Jacksonville, FL; two sisters, Ann McLemore of Myrtle Beach, SC and Sue Kramer (John) of Bolivar, TN, eight grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

The family requests Memorial Contributions in memory of Mr. Harlyn C. Parker be made to the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

Allison Memorial Chapel and Funeral Home of St. Marys is in charge of arrangements.

Vivian Wise Smith, 89, of St. Marys, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick.

Born June 12, 1929 in Woodbine, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late William and Maggie Miller Wise. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carnell Smith, Sr., son, Carnell Smith, Jr., and daughter, Donna Faye Thomas.

Mrs. Smith was always known for cooking for so many people and taking care of her family. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother, and attended Southeast Community Church.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at Allison Memorial Chapel at 10:00 am with Pastor Steve Curtis officiating. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Charles Edison Brazell, 87, of Kingsland, passed away peacefully with his
family by his side on Friday, August 10, 2018.

Mr. Brazell was a lifelong resident of Camden County. He was preceded in
death by his parents, John and Bessie Gay Brazell, his wife, Brenda Capps
Brazell, son, Charles Steven Brazell, six brothers and six sisters.

Mr. Brazell had been employed with Occidental Petroleum Corporation,
retiring with 20 years of service. He was a veteran of the United States
Army, serving from 1952-1954, and was attached to the United States Air
Force through SCARWAF (Special Category Army reassigned with the Air
Force). He enjoyed dancing, fishing, planting his gardens, but most of all
loved his family. He was a member of the Kingsland First Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 10:00 am at the
Kingsland First Baptist Church, with Pastor Vernon Dillingham and Pastor
Brian Parker officiating. Burial to follow at Brazell Cemetery.

The family received friends at Allison Memorial Chapel on Monday, August 13,
2018 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm.

Born July 18, 1934 in Cottondale, FL, he was the son of the late John C. and Gertrude Stephens Rodgers. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, J.C. Rogers and Roy Rodgers, and sisters, Kathleen Rodgers and Agnes Gainey.

Mr. Rodgers had been a resident of Camden County since 1942, and was retired from Gilman Paper Company with 30 years of service. He was a member of the F&AM Masonic Lodge #109 in St. Marys and Scottish Rite #1835. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, and his main hobbies were working on cars, lawn mowers, bikes, boats and motors. He was of the Methodist faith.

Graveside services will be held Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at 11:00 am at Oak Grove Cemetery in St. Marys, with Pastor J. Roy White officiating and with Masonic Rites. The family will receive friends at Allison Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, August 7th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

David A. Hogan, 78, of St. Marys passed away Friday, August 3, 2018 at the Senior Care Center in St. Marys.

Born January 21, 1940 in Norfolk, VA, he was the son of the late James and Lesta Lloyd Hogan. He was also preceded in death by his two brothers, James Hogan, Jr., and Robert L. Hogan.

Mr. Hogan was 20 years retired from the United States Coast Guard, serving his country honorably during Vietnam. Following his retirement, he was an independent commercial truck driver for 20 years, and Commercial Driver Instructor for Community College in Charleston, SC. He then relocated to Camden County and worked at Kingsbay Sub Base as a service contractor in the transportation department.

Mr. Hogan was always a faithful visitor at the Woodbine Opry. He was a life member of the VFW Post 8385 in Kingsland, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was of the Baptist faith.

A Celebration of Mr. Hogan’s Life will be held Monday, August 6, 2018 at Allison Memorial Chapel in St. Marys at 5:00 pm with United States Coast Guard Honors. Visitation will follow the service until 7:00 pm.